Understanding the Computer Games Industry

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU028479
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the games industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse different types of jobs available in the games industry with real world examples.

  • 1.2

    Research the main processes to develop a successful game, supporting choices with real world examples.

  • 1.3

    Analyse the PC and console market and how it could influence games development.

2

Understand 2D games produced for mobile devices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse and compare Indie and AAA games.

  • 2.2

    Identify the top selling games and compare the differences between genre, visual style and audience.

3

Understand the importance of new technologies for the future of video games.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Research and analyse the importance of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technology for the future of video games.

  • 3.2

    Analyse a mainstream trend, to evaluate its influence on the videogame industry.

4

Understand regulation within the videogame industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Analyse the importance of investors to the development of videogames.

  • 4.2

    Explain the importance of Intellectual Properties and gaming franchises to the development of videogames,